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Seminole Bat ( Lasiurus seminolus)

Description: The fur of the Seminole bat is a rich mahogany color. On some individuals the tips of the fur are white, giving them a slightly frosted appearance. A patch of white fur is often found on the shoulders and wrists. Seminole bats are closely related to the eastern red bat and are very similar in appearance.

Wingspan: 11-13 inches

Body length: 1.8-2.7 inches

Weight: 0.3-0.5 ounces

Florida roosting preferences: Solitary. Commonly roosts in pine trees and Spanish moss.

Food preferences: Insectivorous. Feeds on moths, beetles, true bugs, flies, and other insects. Can be seen foraging for insects around streetlights.

Reproduction: Females usually give birth to three or four pups, but may give birth to one or two. The young are normally born in mid-May through mid-June.

Florida status: Common.

Florida range: Found throughout the state, except the Florida Keys.

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